Rating of
3.5/4
The "Dark Knight" returns in a wonderful movie
The M.O.W. - wrote on 08/01/08
"Gotham City" is under the insane criminal grip of its most dangerous criminal, "Jack Napier", better known to the Gothamites as "The Joker" (Jack Nicholson). And there is only one man who can stop him -- the world's greatest detective, "The Batman" (Michael Keaton).
Director Tim Burton brings to the silver screen the first correct adaptation of the popular comic book character created by Bob Kane back in 1939. This "Batman" is as dark as the city he protects.
The first thing you notice with this movie is the dark scenery. The use of dark colors and shadows are used wonderfully, especially in the final fight in the movie.
As good as the visuals of this movie is, the acting is their equal.
Michael Keaton is wonderful as "Bruce Wayne" and "Batman". His version of "Wayne" is friendly as his "Batman" is mysterious. It is a great performance for his first dramatic role.
Kim Basinger and Robert Wuhl (to a lesser degree) are fine in their roles. The only problems I had with their performances were that Wuhl was trying too hard to be comic relief, and Basinger screamed way too much.
Then there is the amazing performance by Nicholson. His performance is what "Joker" should be -- comical, yet maniacal without any care for mankind.
Those in lesser roles are also great, but only Billy Dee Williams and Jack Palance should have had more screen time than they had.
If you are looking for a movie with good acting, as well as wonderful visuals, then "Batman" has to be on your "Must See" list.
